VANITROPE – Creamy vanilla note with spicy and powdery nuances

Vanitrope has a sweet, vanilla-like aroma, with notes reminiscent of cream soda, enriched with spicy, tobacco, aniseed, and powdery nuances. It is considered more refined and smoother than vanillin or ethyl vanillin, offering a more rounded and less aggressive sweetness.

Chemical name: 2-ethoxy-5-(1-propenyl)phenol
Synonyms: Propenyl Guaethol, trans-2-Ethoxy-5-(1-propenyl)phenol
CAS: 94-86-0
FEMA: 2922
Molecular formula: C₁₁H₁₄O₂
Molecular weight: 178.23 g/mol
Appearance: White or almost white crystalline powder
Melting point: 86–88 °C
Boiling point: 312–313 °C
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water
Origin: Synthetic, derived from natural eugenol

Applications in perfumery:

Vanitrope is a versatile ingredient, ideal for:

• Gourmand fragrances: Provides a creamy sweetness and spicy depth.

• Vanilla Accords: Adds softness and complexity to vanilla notes.

• Spicy and oriental notes: Enrichs the composition with warm and enveloping nuances.

• Powdery and floral accords: Harmoniously integrates with notes of heliotrope and tonka bean.

It is particularly effective when combined with vanillin and ethyl vanillin, helping to create more complex and multifaceted fragrances.

Recommended dosage:

• Typical usage: 0.01% – 5% in perfumed compositions

• Maximum usage: Up to 5%, depending on the fragrance structure and desired effect

It is recommended to use Vanitrope in dilution, as its olfactory power is high and can dominate the composition if used in excess.

EU Allergens: Contains no declarable allergens according to EU cosmetic regulations

IFRA limitation : up to 0.99% in the finished product for Category 4.